Murg Mumtaz
Also known as Malai Chicken Gravy · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamLow carbHigh proteinGluten-free
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Murg mumtaz: chicken marinated in curd and roasted spices, cooked in ghee with almond and cashew paste. Mild, serves 3, 50 minutes plus marinating, video.
High protein
Ingredients
21 itemsCumin2 tsp
Cloves3
Bay Leaves2
Salt1 tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Curd½ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Almonds10
Cashew (half)10
Ghee3 tbsp
Green Cardamom3
Cinnamon1 inch
Black Cardamom1
Green Chilli, Slit3
Coriander Seeds2 tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Water1.5 cup
Onion, Slices1
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 503kcal | 1509kcal |
| Protein | 40g | 119g |
| Carbohydrate | 18g | 54g |
| Fat | 32g | 97g |
| Fibre | 5.3g | 16g |
| Sugar | 4.5g | 14g |
Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut
Method
- 1
In a pan dry, roast the masala ingredients on a low flame until golden brown and aromatic. Blend it into a fine powder.
Coriander SeedsBlack PeppercornsCumin
- 2
In a mixing bowl, add chicken, curd, ginger garlic and the prepared masala, mix thoroughly and let it marinate for 1 hour.
Chicken Curry CutCurdGinger Garlic Paste
- 3
In a pan, pour water, add all the ingredients for the paste, and let it cook on a moderate flame for 10 minutes. Blend into a smooth paste and set aside.
AlmondsCashew (half)WaterGreen ChilliOnion
- 4
In a pan pour ghee and add the whole garam masalas and the marinated chicken along with salt, cook for 2-3 minutes on a high flame.
CuminClovesBay LeavesSaltGheeGreen CardamomCinnamonBlack Cardamom
- 5
Add the ground paste. Cook for 10 minutes on a moderate flame and finish the gravy with kasoori methi, green chillies and coriander leaves.
Kasuri MethiCoriander LeavesGreen Chilli
Before you start
- How long does Murg Mumtaz take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Murg Mumtaz serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Murg Mumtaz vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Murg Mumtaz spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Murg Mumtaz?
- 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ½ cup Curd, 10 Almonds, 10 Cashew (half), 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 3 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Murg Mumtaz?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Murg Mumtaz?
- About 503 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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